Once Upon a Time in Uganda
Two filmmakers in Kampala create a series of low-budget action films that blend comedy and kung-fu, gaining international acclaim.
“A tale too wild for Hollywood.”
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Two filmmakers in Kampala create a series of low-budget action films that blend comedy and kung-fu, gaining international acclaim.
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Filmmaker Isaac Nabwana works in Kampala, Uganda, alongside New York film programmer Alan Hofmanis to create low-budget action films. Their collaboration results in a series of feature films that blend comedy and kung-fu. As Nabwana gains recognition, tensions arise between him and Hofmanis. Their friendship becomes strained, impacting the future of Wakaliwood, Uganda's emerging film industry. The documentary runs for 94 minutes and details the challenges faced by this unique film partnership.
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